scotland elementary school

Scotland Elementary School hosted an assembly Feb. 27 to celebrate it being the first Ben’s Bells pilot school in Ridgefield. Scotland was drawn to Ben’s Bells’ Kind Campus program because it promotes changing the culture of schools in positive ways. “We felt strongly that we wanted a program that would reach beyond educating only students,” said SES parent and Ben’s … read more

To the Editor: I am moved to write this letter because a great educator is slipping through our fingers. As Scotland mom Patty Labozzo recently wrote in the Press, “Mr. Santasiero, a Ridgefield resident, brought a lightness back to SES that was missing for so long. […] Our family was grateful for the grounding stability Mr. Santasiero gave our school … read more

Scotland Elementary School will be getting a new principal — just not the one parents and kids originally thought. Incoming principal of Scotland Elementary School Michael Pisseri, who was hired by the district on Nov. 21, has withdrawn his acceptance of the position. That lead Interim Superintendent Dr. JeanAnn Paddyfote to name Dr. Alison Villanueva as interim principal of Scotland … read more

Recently, the Scotland Elementary School community learned Mr. Santarsiero, our interim principal, was not hired to remain on as full-time principal. I’m completely shocked, as Mr. Santarsiero wanted this position, applied for this position, and has proven himself in this position — working so diligently these last few months while in the capacity of interim. SES has gone through so … read more

The school board will interview candidates to be the principal at Scotland Elementary School at 6 p.m. tonight — Tuesday, Nov. 20. The board is set to conduct the interviews in a closed-door executive session before opening the meeting to the public where it will possibly vote on the school’s new principal. The meeting will take place in the Leheny … read more

Scotland Elementary School will be sponsoring its sixth annual student-run blood drive Thursday, Oct. 25 from 4-8:30 p.m. On this day, the fifth grade students, who have worked to both educate and recruit potential donors, will act as ambassadors for the drive, escorting people to their seats, handing out snacks and juice and entertaining the children of the donors while … read more

The hunt is on for a full-time principal at Scotland Elementary School after Joanna Genovese resigned over the summer amidst and uproar from parents over posts on her personal Facebook page. In August, the district hired William Santarsiero to serve as interim principal until a full-time hire is made. Interim Superintendent Dr. JeanAnn Paddyfote said she has received 20 applications … read more

William Santarsiero will serves as interim principal of Scotland Elementary School this fall. Ridgefield Public Schools hired Santarsiero at a special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 7. Santarsiero has served as principal of Morris Street Elementary School in Danbury for 21 years. “He is kind, passionate, compassionate, and always places students at the center of his decision-making. He is beloved in his … read more

Ridgefield Public Schools are investigating the conduct of Scotland Elementary School Principal Joanna Genovese after a group of about 100 parents showed up at a June 26 school board meeting to call for her removal. Acting Superintendent Dr. Robert Miller confirmed the investigation to The Press Friday, June 29. “We consider any violation of state law or board policy as … read more

In the seemingly inexorable march of new technology, it was inevitable that a public official in town would eventually be embroiled by behaviors demonstrated in social media’s limitless highway — a domain where thoughts can be posted without caution, or moderation. Just because an outcome looks unavoidable, it doesn’t necessarily warrant a pardon. And that’s why Scotland Elementary School parents … read more